INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The popular ‘Gayatri Mantra’ is given in the third mandala of the Rig Veda, which is dedicated to the god Savitur (Savitri). Gayatri Mantra has been composed by Maharishi Vishwamitra.

Detailed explanation-2: -The third Mandal of Rigveda contains the Gayatri Mantra which was compiled in the praise of sun god Savitri. It was composed by sage Vishwamitra.

Detailed explanation-3: -Gayatri Mantra is so powerful and he who chants it shall become Enlightened. Gods surrounding Vasishta said, “Glory to Vishwamitra !!” Through Brahma-Rishi Vishwamitra the Gayatri Mantra was given to us by God Himself.

Detailed explanation-4: -Please elaborate if you know something different and please also share the source link so that I can read more about it-The Gayatri mantra was written by Rishi Vishvamitra in his book called Bṛhadāraṇyakopaniṣad (Brahma’s Great Secret) about 5000 years ago.

Detailed explanation-5: -Vishwamitra suddenly started hearing the mysterious sound of Gayatri Mantra in his head and started reciting it. Then Vasistha blessed him and finally gave him the title of ‘Brahma-Rishi. ‘ This is how Gayatri Mantra was discovered!